1962 Map of Knights Ferry
USGS Topo · Published 1978About this map
The Stanislaus River carves through this landscape at Knights Ferry, a historic river crossing where the terrain shifts from the high, flat top of Table Mountain to the irrigated valley floors. The map details a complex water management system essential to the region's agricultural transition, featuring the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, the Main Canal, and infrastructure like Littlejohns Dam and Cashman Dam. Traces of the region's early industrial and land-grant history are evident in the sprawling Rancheria Del Rio Estanislao boundary and the presence of the Sierra Railroad near the southern edge. Small-scale mining operations like Smith Mine and scattered Tailings reflect the lingering impact of the gold era on the foothills. Local family names and landmarks such as Lovers Leap and Martells provide specific points of interest for genealogical research in this tri-county border area.
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